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Near-Roadway Air Pollution a Major Contributor to Asthma in Los Angeles County, Research Finds
September 24, 2012 — Research indicates that at least 8 percent of the more than 300,000 cases of childhood asthma in Los Angeles County can be attributed to traffic-related pollution at homes within 75 meters (a little ... > full story -
Nanomaterials Appearing in Water Run-Off from Surface Treatments
September 19, 2012 — Researchers reveal the emission of nanomaterials caused by water runoff on surfaces containing nanomaterials. These surface treatments are employed in numerous consumption and construction products, ... > full story -
U.S. Underestimates Costs of Carbon Pollution and Climate Change
September 17, 2012 — Model used by government all but ignores economic damages that climate change will inflict on future ... > full story -
Gestational Exposure to Urban Air Pollution Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency in Newborns
September 13, 2012 — Gestational exposure to ambient urban air pollution, especially during late pregnancy, may contribute to lower vitamin D levels in offspring, according to a recent ... > full story -
Summer Rain More Likely Over Drier Soils, New Satellite Data Show
September 12, 2012 — Where does it rain on a hot day's afternoon? New satellite data show that soil moisture plays an important role. It influences precipitation in a way which is quite different from what models have ... > full storyMore: -
New Model Could Help Predict Historical Air Pollution Exposure; Study Also Shows That Air Quality Improves When Unemployment Rises
September 12, 2012 — A recent study of the relationship between air quality and unemployment levels uses a new statistical model that retrospectively estimates air pollution for previous time periods where such ... > full story -
North America's Rocky Mountains Affect Norway’s Climate
September 6, 2012 — Both the Gulf Stream and the Norwegian Sea have a major impact on Norway's climate. However, it turns out that weather conditions are also influenced by geographical elements from much farther away. ... > full story -
Loss of Tropical Forests Reduces Rain
September 5, 2012 — Deforestation can have a significant effect on tropical rainfall, new research confirms. The findings have potentially devastating impacts for people living in and near the Amazon and Congo forests. ... > full story -
Australian Shipping Emissions Identified
September 4, 2012 — Ship engine exhaust emissions make up more than a quarter of nitrogen oxide emissions generated in the Australian region according to a recently published study. Nitrogen oxide is a non-greenhouse ... > full story -
Heating by Black Carbon Aerosol: Soot Particles Absorb Significantly Less Sunlight Than Predicted by Models
August 30, 2012 — Black carbon, in the form of soot particles, has been ranked just behind carbon dioxide for its role in warming regional and global climates. But a new study finds airborne black carbon absorbs ... > full story
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